You were in a long-term marriage. Therefore, there is a presumption of a need for spousal support for life unless your ex-spouse remarried or...

Can i hire a lawyer only for my trial appearance??my husband has lawyer and i cant afford one to keep up with that.

Yes, you can hire an attorney just for your trial. The attorney would have to spend some time working on the case before the trial to get...

I realize it's a contract but what if the bail is exonerated by the courts and all charges are dropped???

It is an unjust system. You are right though, the full bail bond premium is due regardless of whether criminal charges are filed. California is...

What is the Family Law contempt process like?

Only a very inept attorney would advise their client to file a contempt of court motion if support was not paid in full by the first day that it is...

Yes, you can record your neighbors in public areas if there is no expectation of privacy. If they are talking loud enough so that other people can...

? I want joint custody of my son

You have a lot of issues to face. You absolutely need a lawyer. The first issue is addressing the restraining order. It will effect your custody...

What can I do to defend myself and stop all this nonsense? Thanks

Stay calm. Document all of your actions related to her. Put all communications to her in writing. Respond to all reasoble requests for...

No, it is not common to get sentenced to your max term based on a VOP -- not even for a third violation or by Judge Anderson. VOP sentencing does...

Need help to complete the quit claim deed after a divorce ?

Prepare the quit claim deed and present it to your ex-spouse for signature. If your ex refuses to sign it, you will have to file a RFO requesting...

I have a question about child support issues?...

Yes, but not necessarily because it is cheaper to live there, but because child support is based on net income. So if where you reside has less...